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Uttar Pradesh: 15 people detained so far in Prayagraj for stone pelting
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UP Police in its crackdown after Friday Prayer violence made 45 arrests in Saharanpur, 37 in Prayagraj, 20 in Hathras, 23 in Ambedkarnagar, seven in Moradabad and four in Firozabad, taking the total number of arrests to 136.
UP police in its crackdown after Friday prayer violence made 38 arrests in Saharanpur , 15 in Prayagraj , 24 in Hathras, 23 in Ambedkarnagar, seven in Moradabad and two in Firozabad, taking the total number of arrests to 102.
15 people have been detained so far in Prayagraj.
Some people intentionally tried to disrupt peace today, despite efforts of police & administration. We have arrested 109 people from different districts in this regard as of now; primary districts being Saharanpur, Ambedkarnagar, Firozabad, Moradabad & Prayagraj
Prashant Kumar, ADG (Law and order)
Culprits will not be spared. The innocent will not be hassled. But if somebody tries to indulge in rioting, then they should know that Uttar Pradesh is a state where rioters will not be forgiven: Uttar Pradesh deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya on June 3rd Kanpur violence
Police force dealt with the protests in Saharanpur, Prayagraj, Firozabad & Moradabad in a patient & strict manner, as a result of which there was no loss of life or property... all those who took the law into their hands won't be spared. Our officials are safe: Acting DGP DS Chauhan
Things are peaceful now, the whole police force, including rapid action force, is on the ground ensuring no untoward incident takes place. Meanwhile, reinforcements from several other districts are on way. Some arrests have also been made.
Prayagraj SSP Ajay Kumar
Preparations for Friday namaz were under way for the past 4-5 days. Police had done a public outreach... to maintain peace & order. Extensive police deployment was done today, due to which peace & harmony was maintained in UP.
Acting DGP Devendra Singh Chauhan
The police force dealt with the protests in Saharanpur, Prayagraj, Firozabad and Moradabad in a patient and strict manner, as a result of which there was no loss of life or property... all those who took the law into their hands won't be spared. Our officials are safe.
Acting DGP DS Chauhan
Some people in Prayagraj tried to create disorder; the police administration very carefully, by using light force, dispersed them almost completely. We'd like to appeal to the youth to refrain from coming out on roads unnecessarily. Peace almost everywhere: ACS Home Awanish Awasthi
Under Sector Schemes, police, administration, magistrates & COs deployed a sufficient amount of police force for patrolling. People gathered immediately after namaz at various places in Saharanpur, Moradabad, Firozabad & other places; dispersed later.
ACS Home Awanish Awasthi
In view of the June 3 violence after Friday prayers, the police today had made strict security arrangements with heavy deployment of forces at Parade and its adjoining areas.
The Friday ‘namaz’ at all mosques located in sensitive areas of Kanpur passed off peacefully amid tight security arrangements.
ACS Home Awanish Awasthi has also asked for reports explaining the situation in the districts.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has directed to take strict actions against hooligans after incidents of stone-pelting broke out in various cities in the state. Officials like ACS home Awanish Awasthi, acting DGP, ADG Law & Order, are monitoring the situation from police HQs.
Prayagraj ADG's vehicle damaged after a protest erupted in Atala area over controversial remarks of suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma & expelled BJP leader Naveen Kumar Jindal, earlier today. The ADG was on ground to control the law & order situation as a protest erupted.
Friday prayers concluded peacefully in the district today. Those who raised slogans were dispersed later. I appeal to all to help maintain law & order in the district.
Moradabad DM
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Stones were hurled during clashes in Atala area of UP's Prayagaraj over controversial remarks of suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma and expelled BJP leader Naveen Kumar Jindal.
